CATEGORY – Creeper

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 6 to 10 inches
3.Watering – Water when the top inch of soil feels dry
4.Sunlight – Full sunlight

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Moderate
2.Full Plant Height – 10 to 12 feet (with support)
3.Leaves Color – Heart-shaped, deep green leaves
4.Flowers – Large, trumpet-shaped flowers in shades of purple, blue, or white
5.Type – Ornamental climbing vine
6.Feed – Balanced fertilizer or organic compost every 4–6 weeks
7.Watering – Regular watering; prefers moist, well-draining soil
8.Soil – Well-draining, slightly acidic to neutral soil
9.Sunlight – Full sun for best flowering
10.Suitable Temperature – 65°F–90°F (18°C–32°C); frost-sensitive

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a sunny spot with well-draining soil.
2.Dig a hole twice the width and equal depth of the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) in the hole.
4.Fill in with soil and press gently around the base.
5.Water thoroughly, ensuring the soil stays moist but not waterlogged.
6.Provide a trellis or climbing structure for the vine to grow.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Ipomoea tuberosa
2.Common names: Tuberous Morning Glory, Sweet Potato Vine
3.Hindi: कंदयुक्त चाँदनी फूल (Kandayukt Chāndnī Phool)
4.Tamil: கிழங்குடன் சந்திரபூ (Kiḻaṅkuṭaṉ Candra Pū)
5.Telugu: కంది పుష్పం (Kandi Puṣpaṁ)
6.Kannada: ಹೂವು ಹಾಗೂ ಹಂಗುಚಿಡು (Hoo Hāgu Haṅguciddu)
7.Marathi: कंदयुक्त चंद्रफूल (Kandayukt Candra Phūl)
8.Malayalam: മുല്ലമ്പൂവ് (Mullampūv)